If you want something as beautiful as Gerberas but hardy, try Tanacetum 'Robinsons Mix', 'Robinsons Red' or 'James Kelway'. It's often sold under the common name of "Painted Daisy". WONDERFUL, tough and gorgeous. You should also try to get coneflowers and black eyed susans - easy to care for and long blooming. I'll bet if you ask any gardeners in the area, they'd gladly share starts with you! You're a sweet sister.

Lisa, here are some specs I collected when I was narrowing down my choice. These are all 5 ft tubs. Archer-- drop in only bottom at narrowest point= 19 11/16 at widest = same basin length = 45 depth, to base of drain= 15 finished floor to top of tub= 19 width- outside = 32 Madison, 34" drop in or undermount 60 gal bottom at narrowest point= 19 at widest = same basin length = 40 depth, to base of drain= 15 3/4 finished floor to top of tub= 22 width- outside = 34 Madison, 32" drop in or undermount 60 gal bottom at narrowest point= 18 at widest = same basin length = 40 depth, to base of drain= 15 3/4 finished floor to top of tub= 22 width- outside = 32 Madison, 30" drop in or undermount 55 gal bottom at narrowest point=16 at widest = same basin length = 40 depth, to base of drain= 15 3/4 finished floor to top of tub= 22 width- outside = 30 (compared to my current tub) bottom at narrowest point= 17, (above the curve is almost 19) at widest = 22 basin length = 50 depth, to base of drain= 16 finished floor to top of tub= 24 width- outside = 35, almost 36

I found the tax shelter in this posting when searching for a gift for my brother. He is a tax preparer and has everything. So I just had to share what I did for him. I took one of those woodcraft houses from Walmart- removed the two screws from the base. I cut a 1" block of wood that fit into the bottom of the house. I glued this block onto the base thus allowing the top of the house to be easily lifted off the base. I cut a 1/2" groove in the center of the block with the table saw so I could set a card of thumb tacks into it. This was hidden in the house until the top was lifted off. I wrote a poem for this & read it to him while my daughter did a Vanna White presentation of the house. Everyone got a good laugh out of this and I finally did a complete craft project! It's been a while. Hope you have as much fun with this as we did. Here's the poem: I drew your name for Christmas It's an honor, don't you know To get my brothers name for Christmas Ah! ashopping I will go. But then I started frettin After searching high and low Whatever will I get 'im (Twas wrong to worry so!) I went into an office shop Maybe something for your desk? I talked to the clerk a lot She tried to aid me in my quest. He could use a tax shelter Is what the lady said It seemed a bit off-kelter But there was nothing left instead. So here's your little shelter All painted so very nice The foundation has been mended The roofs' been polished thrice. The flowers are all blooming In the big pot by the door The bumblebees are buzzing And there's no sawdust on the floor. It seems to be the perfect place I do agree she's right It sure beats a plain old case And your tacks! They're finally safe at night!

You could send letters to local churches and colleges, piano teachers or church musicians, or art centers or public places that host weddings/receptions to see if they are interested in purchasing it. I was even in a hospital recently that had a grand piano in their beautiful new entry where someone was playing background music. Some high-end stores also have grand pianos. Another thought...but I don't know your family or financial situation... you could consider donating it to a cause that your mother supported. A local church, senior citizen or community center, college, school, art studio or other entity? You would probably need an appraised value to document it's worth. I don't know if there's any tax benefit with an estate, but it could be a lasting memorial.